GCSE 2025/26
#524 of 3,312
Better than 84% of schools in England
Ranked by Attainment 8 score, state-funded mainstream schools.
A-level 2024/25
#1,145 of 2,536
Similar to most schools in England
Ranked by average points per A-level entry.
Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 14 May 2015
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 111422.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | Cheshire West and Chester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 54.6, better than England, better than Cheshire West and Chester | 45.3 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 78.3%, better than England, better than Cheshire West and Chester | 63.5% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 52.3%, better than England, better than Cheshire West and Chester | 43.1% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 19.1%, better than England, better than Cheshire West and Chester | 12.4% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 77.3%, better than England, better than Cheshire West and Chester | 58.4% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 277 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.
| Measure | This school | Cheshire West and Chester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10. | 34.51, similar to England, worse than Cheshire West and Chester | 38.11 | 35 |
| Average A-level grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points, best three A-levels | 34.8, similar to England, worse than Cheshire West and Chester | 39.42 | 35.78 |
| Average grade, best three A-levels | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or better | 14.9%, similar to England, worse than Cheshire West and Chester | 23.2% | 17.5% |
| A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average. | 0.12, better than England | - | - |
| A-level progress | Above average, better than England | - | - |
| Students at the end of 16 to 18 study | 166 | - | - |
| Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs. | Merit | - | - |
Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 1,728 |
| Girls | 852 |
| Boys | 876 |
| Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals. | 14.4% |
| First language not English | 9% |
| School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery. | 1,722 |
| Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken. | 0% |
| Sixth form places2024/25 | 270 |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 234 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 63 |
| Average class size | 20.9 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Pupils per teacher | 16.6 |
| Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants. | 11.4 |
| Teachers (FTE) | 104.07 |
| Teaching assistants (FTE) | 29.72 |
| Support staff (FTE) | 66.05 |
| Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/25 | 98.2 |
| Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/25 | 88.3 |
| Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/25 | 3 |
| Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/25 | 6.9 |
Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.
Applications and offers for the main entry points. Offers from oversubscribed schools depend on each school's admissions criteria; check the local authority admissions page.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Offers made (Year 7)Places offered on national offer day. | 292 |
| Applications (Year 7)Includes every preference parents listed. | 592 |
| First preference applications (Year 7)Families who put this school as their first choice. | 284 |
| First preference offers (Year 7)First-choice applicants who were offered a place. | 273 |
| Applications from another local authority (Year 7) | 3 |
Source: DfE, Primary and secondary school applications and offers, Academic year 2026/27, published 18 Jun 2026.
Share of possible sessions missed.
| Measure | This school | Cheshire West and Chester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall absence | 6%, better than England, better than Cheshire West and Chester | 8.9% | 8% |
| Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions. | 12.9%, better than England, better than Cheshire West and Chester | 23.6% | 21.6% |
| Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions. | 2.3%, better than England, better than Cheshire West and Chester | 4.3% | 3.6% |
Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Suspension rate | 10.4% |
| Pupils with one or more suspensions | 4% |
| Permanent exclusion rate | 0.1% |
| Permanent exclusions | 2 |
Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.
Where pupils went after year 11, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 92.5% |
| Staying in educationSixth form, college or further education. | 87.5% |
| School sixth form | 56.9% |
| Further education | 26.7% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 3.6% |
| Sixth form college | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% |
| Employment | 2.5% |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 87.9% |
| Higher education | 51% |
| Employment | 28% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 8.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% |
| Further education | 1.3% |
Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Upton Westlea Primary School | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 27 Jan 2026. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Mill View Primary School | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 May 2024. | |
| 0.6 mi | Not applicable | The Firs School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.6 mi | Not applicable | The Hammond | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Acresfield Academy | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 2 Jul 2024. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Upton Heath CofE Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Feb 2024. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Newton Primary School | Community school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 7 Jul 2026. | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | St Martin's Academy Chester | Free schools | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 3 Dec 2024. | |
| 1.2 mi | Primary | Hoole Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 1.3 mi | Primary | St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Jun 2015. |
Upton-by-Chester High School is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 14 May 2015.
Upton-by-Chester High School ranks 524 of 3,312 schools in England for GCSE 2025/26 (better than 84% of schools) and 1,145 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (similar to most schools).
In 2025/26, 52.3% of pupils at Upton-by-Chester High School got grade 5 or above in English and maths (England 46.3%). The Attainment 8 score was 54.6 (England 46.2).
In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Upton-by-Chester High School was C+, and 14.9% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).
For Year 7 entry in 2026/27, Upton-by-Chester High School made 292 offers from 592 applications (2 per offer), and 273 of 284 first-preference applicants got a place. Applications include every preference parents listed.
Upton-by-Chester High School has 1,728 pupils aged 11 to 18.
Upton-by-Chester High School had 1,722 school places in 2024/25.
Yes, Upton-by-Chester High School has a sixth form with 270 places in 2024/25.
At Upton-by-Chester High School, the average class had 20.9 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 16.6 pupils per teacher.
In 2025/26, pupils at Upton-by-Chester High School missed 6% of sessions (England 8%), and 12.9% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 21.6%).
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.